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KL08 WXC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,749 mi
Last recorded117,749 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 WXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 117,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS/OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

OS/Rear parking brake needs adjust

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 117,721 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 116,014 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 110,220 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 103,554 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 95,518 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 130,304 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 129,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 127,030 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 127,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 118,092 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag light on

Fail 12 Mar 2012 118,092 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 107,288 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KL08 WXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KL08 WXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KL08 WXC registered?

KL08 WXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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